Vocabulary Quiz: Word Mastery Challenge

What is the meaning of the word "placate"?

• To make someone angry

• To calm someone down or make them less angry

• To ignore someone

• To surprise someone

Which word means "lively and full of energy"?

• Derision

• Vivacious

• Retort

• Procure

What does "derision" mean?

• Respectful praise

• Lively excitement

• Mockery or ridicule

• A quick reply

Which word best fits the following definition: "to obtain something, especially with effort"?

• Placate

• Procure

• Retort

• Derision

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "retort."

• She gave a quick retort to his rude comment.

• He retorted the ball over the fence.

• The retort was very delicious.

• She retort her homework every night.

Which sentence uses the word "placate" correctly?

• The teacher tried to placate the upset student by listening to her concerns.

• He placate his homework every day.

• She was placate about the new movie.

• The placate was very funny.

Select the sentence that best shows the meaning of "derision."

• The crowd cheered with derision when the player missed the goal.

• She spoke with derision, making everyone feel happy.

• He accepted the award with derision.

• The teacher smiled with derision at the students.

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of "procure"?

• She tried to procure the rare book for her collection.

• He procure his friends every weekend.

• The procure was very loud.

• She was procure about the answer.

Explain why someone might use a "retort" in a conversation. Choose the best answer.

• To ignore what someone said

• To give a quick, often witty reply to a comment or question

• To make someone feel better

• To ask for help

Imagine you are in a group project and someone is being made fun of with "derision." What would be the best way to placate the situation?

• Join in with the mockery

• Ignore the person being mocked

• Calmly ask everyone to stop and show kindness to the person being mocked

• Laugh louder than everyone else